portfolio

/pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
noun
  1. A collection of investments, such as stocks and bonds, owned by a person or organization.
    • The financial advisor recommended a balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds.
    • His portfolio lost value during the market downturn.
    • She diversified her portfolio to reduce risk.
  2. A collection of work samples, such as drawings, photographs, or writing, used to show a person's skills and achievements.
    • Students must submit a digital portfolio of their best projects.
    • The artist brought her portfolio to the job interview.
    • He updated his portfolio with recent design work.
  3. A flat, portable case for carrying loose papers, drawings, or documents.
    • The architect pulled a blueprint from his portfolio.
    • I bought a new portfolio for my art class.
    • She carried her sketches in a leather portfolio.
  4. The range of products or services offered by a company.
    • Their portfolio includes both luxury and budget brands.
    • The company expanded its portfolio of software products.
    • We are reviewing our product portfolio for next year.
  5. The responsibilities and role of a government minister or senior official.
    • She was given the portfolio of education minister.
    • He held the defense portfolio for three years.
    • The prime minister reshuffled the cabinet portfolios.
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